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February 9, 2017

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Killing Me Softly, The Fugees

They killed this remake… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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February 8, 2017

Enjoy the Journey – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I’d like to thank the world’s most generous Ape for this opportunity to spend this time with you today. I don’t take this kind of stuff for granted. It is an honor. Truly. __________ A journey is defined as moving from one place to another. Some… Continue reading

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February 8, 2017

It’s Release Day!

Originally posted on Reade and Write: Good Tuesday morning! When I started working on The House on Candlewick Lane a million years ago (at least it seems that way), it felt like February 7, 2017, would never arrive. But here it is, and I’m thrilled to have the book out in the world! For those readers… Continue reading

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February 8, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Embrace the Quiet

Welcome back to No Whinging Wednesday! The only day of the week where you do not get to whine, criticize, or complain. If you’re new to this blog, click HERE to learn more about NWW. This week has been a week of quiet for me. Of reflection and deep thought. So, I thought of a… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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February 8, 2017

MIA on Purpose

I’ve been intentionally missing in action this week. There’s a saying somewhere that says that when you’re working on anything that you want to succeed, it is really dangerous to listen to what everyone says. Sometimes you just have to tune everything and everyone out for your sanity. In addition to solidifying some business endeavors,… Continue reading

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February 3, 2017

My Advice for New Writers by John W. Howell

Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week: ? I was at a book signing the other day, and a person asked me a question that caused me to have to think a little before blurting out an answer. The question was, “What should every new writer know?” My answer at the time seemed to satisfy the… Continue reading

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February 3, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – The Attica Massacre

“ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1971, a four-day rebellion of over 1200 inmates at the Attica State Correctional Facility in bucolic upstate New York ended most horrifically after Governor Nelson Rockefeller ordered almost 600 state troopers to storm the prison. Even though the raid took only 10 minutes, when one could finally see through the haze… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.